videogames

                                  History of videogames

Watch the YouTube video outlining the history of the videogames industry from the 1970s to the 2010s. Now answer the following questions:

1) What were the first videogames like?
The first videogames were mainly in black and white and were 2D.

 2) How have videogames changed over time?
Over time video games have improved massively as now you are able to play with multiple people from around the world in certain games, also they have developed to have better graphics and most games now are 3D.

3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames?
Games that have an objective or level to work towards are very successful and games that you can play with multiple people online around the world are successful as people will want to play with their friends.4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?
That they encourage violence E.G Grand Theft Auto.


5) What is Fortnite: Battle Royale?
Fortnite is an online battle royale game where you land in a certain spot of your choosing on a map and try to survive against other people who are trying to kill you, you have one life and the aim of the game is to be the last one alive out of 100 people.6) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide?
Around 3.5 million people.7) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
The pleasure of winning a game out of 100 other people is a major reason why people play the game as they want to win and show off to their friends.8) Copy and paste two comments from 'below the line' of the Guardian article - these are comments written by Guardian readers in response to the feature. Select one comment you agree with and one you disagree with and explain why.
“A fantastic game for all the family. The violence is cartoon-like, not gratuitous or graphic.”
I agree with this comment as the game isn’t too graphic and is perfect for children to play as it does not involve a lot of gore.

“Do not let your children play this game, it’s violent and addictive and my son won’t come off it!”
I disagree with this as children should be allowed to play this but not so often that it becomes addictive, also the characters are cartoon and it does not show any blood whatsoever.